STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, CA

HJR 13 proposes a constitutional amendment to replace New Mexico's current public education governance structure. It creates a new State Board of Education to set school policies, manage public school finances, and appoint a superintendent, while retaining the Public Education Commission as the chartering authority for state-chartered charter schools. The amendment specifies that both the Board and Commission will have ten elected members serving staggered four-year terms in district-based elections, with the first elections held in 2028. This change requires voter approval at the next general election.